Responding to the adoption of the climate accountability resolution at the United Nations General Assembly by overwhelming majority today, Camile Cortez, Senior Campaigner on Climate Justice at Amnesty International, said:

“Today’s vote marks an important step in advancing climate justice. By adopting this resolution, states have recognized that they have legal duties to address the profound human rights crisis posed by climate change as set forth in the 2025 International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) Advisory Opinion . This resolution brings renewed momentum towards ensuring accountability for climate-driven human rights harms and protecting present and future generations.

“At a time when fragmentation between nations feels more visible than ever, the UN resolution endorsing the ICJ climate ruling offers a renewed path for international cooperation.…